United look to Simeone

MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to turn to Diego Simeone as their new boss with the pursuit of Mauricio Pochettino becoming ever more complicated.

Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy has made it clear that he will not allow manager Pochettino to leave for Old Trafford – at any cost.

Atletico Madrid boss Simeone (above) is on a shortlist of candidates drawn up by United chiefs as they search for Jose Mourinho’s long-term successor.

The Argentine is in talks with Atletico over extending his contract, which ends in 18 months – but that will not stop United making a move for Simeone. Pochettino is still their No.1 target, but United will want to